Articles by: Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor
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Busted at the Border: Three Taiwanese scam kingpins busted at Suvarnabhumi with 19 hidden phones tied to Thai fraud rings. Phones linked to fake sales… Read More ›
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A Nakhon Sawan teacher was suspended after forcing 11 students caught smoking to drink water laced with cigarette butts. The bizarre punishment, caught on video,… Read More ›
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Opal Suchata Chuangsri, 21, makes history as Thailand’s first Miss World, overcoming a teenage health scare and pageant controversy to triumph in India—offering rare hope… Read More ›
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A young Chinese man was arrested at Chiang Mai Zoo after groping a female intern in broad daylight. CCTV captured the assault, and police say… Read More ›
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Thailand’s entire police air fleet has been grounded after two deadly crashes in one month killed nine officers. On Saturday, a 1973 helicopter exploded mid-air,… Read More ›
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Thailand has been ranked among the world’s safest destinations for solo female travellers, with praise from top blogs and the New York Post highlighting its… Read More ›
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UK teen’s dream holiday in Thailand takes a shocking turn as she’s arrested in Georgia for cannabis smuggling. Bella May Culley faces life in prison… Read More ›
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A UK tourist, Liam Gibson, suffers life-changing injuries after falling at the dangerous Na Muang Waterfall 2 in Thailand. His family is raising funds for… Read More ›
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People’s Party MP Thaophipop Limjittrakarn has called for a full repeal of Thailand’s alcohol control laws after the government’s partial liberalisation for tourists left local… Read More ›
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Thailand’s ad spend forecast cut to 2.2% in 2025 as economic tremors, falling tourism and tariff woes hit hard. Top firm warns brands not to… Read More ›
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Tourism chief targets high-spending Europeans and Middle Easterners for the second half of 2025 as cabinet orders shorter visa stays amid rising concern over foreign… Read More ›
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Two newborn babies found dead in separate Bangkok and Pattaya cases within 48 hours. One woman claims stillbirth, the other allegedly left her baby to… Read More ›
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A 65-year-old Swedish man crashed his pickup in Buriram after reaching for a fallen water bottle. He clashed with rescuers at the scene, but his… Read More ›
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Two Italian women lost in a dense jungle on Koh Phangan were rescued after a three-hour mission triggered by the Italian Embassy. The search, slowed… Read More ›
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Two tourist boats burst into flames within 24 hours off southern Thailand, prompting urgent safety concerns. All tourists were rescued but two young crewmen suffered… Read More ›
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A flicker of light beneath the rubble at Chatuchak has reignited hope, as rescuers detect possible signs of life from 1–3 survivors. A smartphone signal,… Read More ›
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Police lieutenant murdered in forest one day after transfer orders. Insurgents bombed a convoy carrying his body, injuring two. Attack linked to BRN as violence… Read More ›
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US lecturer Paul Chambers, jailed in Thailand on a lèse-majesté charge, after being denied bail by Phitsanulok Court. The Naresuan University expert faces charges under… Read More ›
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Hope fades at the Chatuchak collapse as K9 dogs lead rescuers through the wreckage. Despite rapid progress on Saturday and signals tested in key zones,… Read More ›
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Immigration Bureau confirms the new Thailand Digital Entry Card (TDAC) will go live on April 28. A glitch affecting foreign expats’ registration will be fixed.… Read More ›
Ten arrested and two illegal hostels shuttered on Koh Phangan as fierce crackdown continues on the island 
Another blow to the police force as police chief orders decisive action against former Bangkok top cop 
Nigerian Drug kingpin arrested by police in Pattaya after being shopped by a compatriot in his network 
News from Kuala Lumpur of more US economic links and transparency is all very positive for Thailand 
Pointless death of young French tourist who jumped from his hotel in Pattaya after girlfriend trouble 
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government faces new claims of alleged Cambodian scam links 
Crackdown aimed at upending foreign business trade moves from Koh Phangan to Phuket. Four arrested 
Prime Minister Anutin signs accord with Cambodia witnessed by US President Trump in Kuala Lumpur 
Thailand in mourning for Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother who passed away on Friday at 93 years of age 
UK Thai woman suddenly loses her British accent after stroke in Turkey. Now speaks like Thai mother 
29 year old Samut Prakan man died on the phone to Grandma after a bite from cobra that entered home 
Pheu Thai moves beyond Paetongtarn era as bitter party leadership showdown looms on October 31st 
Russian arrested at a motorbike rental business and for retailing illicit substances on Koh Phangan 
UK Coke dealer arrested as police moved in just as he intercepted package from Europe at condo complex 
No respite for Koh Phangan foreign business owners with new raids on Tuesday targeting high end villas 
Immigration Bureau confirms Belarusian national travelled through Thailand at Suvarnabhumi Airport 
Crackdown to wipe out foreign business abuses and ownership on Koh Phangan & Koh Samui intensifies 
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